Since its inception in 1990, the Southern Heritage Classic presented by FedEx has been recognized as one of the country’s top HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) football classics. When the Southern Heritage Classic celebrates its 27th anniversary on September 10th, 2016 in Memphis, TN at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Jackson State University and Tennessee State University will continue their traditional rivalry. "The Fun Never Stops" is the theme of the 2016 Classic and more than 50,000 are expected at attend.